Asbestos clean-up
Language: English Series: ENDS Report ; (211) August 1992, 9(1)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: The state of UK pollution liability laws is highlighted by warnings by Leeds CC that it may force residents whose homes are contaminated with asbestos to pay for clean-up operations. A survey has shown that 90% of homes in the Armley area contain asbestos, most of it originating from emissions from a former asbestos factory whose owners deny responsibility for the contamination.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB2835-30 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 6955-1001 |
The state of UK pollution liability laws is highlighted by warnings by Leeds CC that it may force residents whose homes are contaminated with asbestos to pay for clean-up operations. A survey has shown that 90% of homes in the Armley area contain asbestos, most of it originating from emissions from a former asbestos factory whose owners deny responsibility for the contamination.